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The summertime is always a fun time for NBA fans who have local pro-am leagues in their area. Among the most popular are the Drew League in Los Angeles, AEBL in Atlanta and the Miami Pro League in Miami. The NBA itself has even partnered with a few of these pro-ams to stream them live […]

The FIBA World Cup is set to take place next month and will be held across three countries: Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines. While Team USA has a roster full of NBA players set to compete, the rest of the field is full of NBA players suiting up for their home country. One of those […]

The Chicago Bulls took a risk in selecting former Illinois Fighting Illini standout guard Ayo Dosunmu in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft. Dosunmu, the high-octane combo guard from the Windy City, had a ton of potential but wasn’t able to lead a highly favored Illini team to the promised land during his […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. is an elite shot-blocker, a fact underscored by his winning the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year award at just 23 years old. Leading the league in blocks per game in each of the last two seasons, JJJ helps the Grizzlies be one of the more balanced teams […]

After a failed 2022-23 season that saw the Dallas Mavericks fall out of playoff contention, there have been plenty of questions whether the Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving pairing will work. Clearly, the Mavs feel it will after extending Kyrie to a three-year, $126 million deal. However, it’s actually hard to believe until they produce some results. […]

Devin Booker is without a doubt one of the top shooting guards in the game today. This is exactly why it’s a noteworthy occasion when the Phoenix Suns superstar gets to link up with none other than the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan, who himself is widely considered the best to ever play the two-guard role […]

When fully healthy, Jamal Murray has proven he’s one of the best point guards in the entire NBA. Back in college, scouts were skeptical whether Murray could play the point guard or the shooting guard. With limited playmaking abilities as per NBADraft.net and standing only 6 foot 4, Murray fell 7th in the 2016 NBA […]

No one will ever mistake Brandin Podziemski for lacking confidence. Mere moments after he was selected with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors rookie boasted about his potential to be a “triple-double guy” in the NBA—despite having not accomplished that gaudy statistical feat in either of his […]

Although the Los Angeles Clippers have expressed their intention in extending Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, there is still a cloud of uncertainty surrounding this franchise going forward. It got a little bigger with the latest update on Leonard. “I hear it’s kind of quiet now,” ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk told colleague Zach Lowe on The […]

Stephen A. Smith criticized Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George for missing games after the forward defended teammate Kawhi Leonard from a take Smith had during the 2023 NBA playoffs. Smith, who said Leonard should be forced to retire due to constant injury concerns, pointed out how many games Leonard and George have missed while […]

Moving on from Jordan Poole should’ve been a tough pill to swallow for the Golden State Warriors. Not only were the Dubs trading a 23-year-old who helped them win a title as negative value, but Poole’s departure marked the unofficial end of Golden State’s second timeline behind its dynastic core of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green […]

The topic of the NBA schedule has been a controversial one at times in recent years. Back-to-backs have led some to wonder about the impact on potential injuries. Former NBA player and current analyst JJ Redick recently addressed the subject of back-to-backs, via ClutchPoints, per TheOldManAndTheThree podcast. "All of a sudden it's a back-to-back and […]

The Houston Rockets brought out the Brinks truck this 2023 NBA free agency. Yet, the Rockets still have some roster concerns to address this offseason: and that is adding more veteran players. Houston opened its bank accounts by signing Fred VanVleet to a monstrous three-year, $130 million contract to make him the highest-paid undrafted player […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James posted a video of his son, Bronny James, playing the piano days after he suffered a cardiac arrest at a basketball practice.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by 👑 (@kingjames) “Man of many talents,” LeBron, the Lakers’ star, said in the video. It was […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has been named the team captain of Slovenia for the FIBA Basketball World Cup. NBA insider Marc Stein reported that Doncic will lead the Slovenian squad that will travel to Okinawa for the group stages of the international meet from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10. This sure is a well-deserved […]

Back in the 2015 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons selected 6’6″ wing Stanley Johnson with the eighth overall pick. Johnson was widely believed to be a player with star potential at the time, as he was fresh off a great two-way collegiate season at Arizona. But fast forward to the current day, and it’s safe […]

After a stellar college basketball career with Wisconsin, Frank Kaminsky has struggled to translate his college basketball success into the NBA. In his eight-year NBA career, Kaminsky has played for the Charlotte Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks, and the Houston Rockets. In fact, it seems like Kaminsky could be taking his talents to the Euroleague […]

Kevin Garnett was arguably the most intense player ever to play in the NBA. He gave 110% effort every time he took the floor and was willing to do everything and anything it took for his team to win games. Garnett recently uploaded a post to social media that contradicts his usual uber-intense and locked-in persona, […]

The New York Knicks have amassed an impressive collection of talent over the last few years but — like the NBA’s 29 other teams — will need to find a way to keep as many of their best players as possible. However, with the Knicks already $5 million above the salary cap and contract extensions […]

Hall of Fame wing Tracy McGrady was an immaculate player, gifted not just with the prototypical size and athleticism teams look for at his position but ball-handling, shooting, playmaking and defensive abilities that made him one of the premier talents in this NBA. Considering his recent comments, McGrady’s greatest disappointment in his career may very […]

Former Memphis Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks, who has since signed with the Houston Rockets in free agency, has become one of the most hated players in the NBA over the past year or so. Brooks has drawn the ire of fans due to his incessant trash talk, brash nature, and dreadful shot selection. In fact, […]

Stephen A Smith made headlines for all the wrong reasons on Friday night after he referred to Kim Kardashian as a “prostitute” in a tweet. The ESPN broadcaster also asked if Kardashian’s mother, Kris Jenner, was a “pimp.” This did not sit well with Philadelphia 76ers veteran Patrick Beverley who quickly called out his ESPN […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has plenty of incredible memories with Kobe Bryant. However, the one thing he’ll never forget is when the late Los Angeles Lakers great gave his stamp of approval on his “Baby-Face Assassin” nickname. Curry has always gotten the respect of Bryant, but the ultimate validating moment for him was […]

7-time All-Star Damian Lillard and agent Aaron Goodwin have been warned against tampering with the trade negotiations between the Portland Trail Blazers and prospective teams as Portland attempts to acquiesce to Lillard’s demands to play elsewhere. However, despite the league sending out a memo to all 30 teams in their effort to deter Dame — […]

Apart from his basketball, Patrick Beverley is also moving up in the sports broadcasting industry. His podcast has been a smashing success, and he’s been a regular at ESPN this past season. He’s had the pleasure of sharing the air with the network’s golden boy, Stephen A. Smith, but at the same time, this hasn’t […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic is the creme de la creme in the NBA. Seriously. But like friend Nikola Jokic, the international star that just led the Denver Nuggets to their first championship in franchise history, being one of the most talented players in the world doesn’t mean he’s one of the best athletes. […]

The Golden State Warriors have been blessed to have had one of the greatest players to ever play the game in Stephen Curry on their roster for over a decade now. The explosive guard is arguably the greatest shooter ever and he’s helped lead the Warriors to four championships in the past nine seasons. He’s […]

The FIBA World Cup is set to tip-off next month and for the first time the event will be hosted by three different countries; Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines. The tournament has major implications in that it will serve as a qualifier for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Plenty of NBA players with foreign nationalities are […]

In the never-ending GOAT debate, 13-time All-Star Dwyane Wade gets roped into the conversation as much as anyone. What else would you expect, with Wade being one of the best friends of a player that has one of the most legitimate cases to be considered the greatest basketball player of all-time in four-time MVP LeBron […]

Adam Silver and the NBA warned Damian Lillard and his agent about a possible punishment if they keep saying that the Portland Trail Blazers star only wants to be traded to the Miami Heat. Naturally, it drew mixed reactions from fans who agree with the league’s stance and those who argue that Dame should be […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have failed to reach the Promised Land with their superstar duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, but that simply comes down to health. They undoubtedly have one of the best coaches in the Association at the helm in Ty Lue, a seasoned veteran who knows exactly what it takes to […]

After being linked to several Eastern Conference teams over the offseason, Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam‘s trade buzz has slowed down in recent weeks. That became even more true after the 2023 NBA Draft. Despite mounting anticipation, the draft came and went without a blockbuster trade. Be it Siakam, Damian Lillard, or Zion Williamson, the […]

LAS VEGAS, NV – The Los Angeles Clippers selected forward Kobe Brown with the 30th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. This year’s class was a deep one, featuring some very high-upside players as far as the early second round. Paul George and Tyronn Lue are already excited about the potential for Brown. Cam […]

Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time. I can no longer keep track of how many times I’ve started off an article with this exact statement, but the truth is, it’s just a well-known fact that doesn’t get old. In a recent episode of Hot Ones, a popular show wherein guests are asked to […]

Stephen Curry is the driving force behind the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty. Anyone with even a passing understanding of the team’s historic success over the last decade, though, knows full well that Curry and the Warriors may not have won a single championship, let alone four, without the singular impact provided by Draymond Green. As […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has made himself a star both on and off the court as he teams up with the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday for a great cause ahead of the matchup versus the Minnesota twins. The Cardinals are hosting a special “Jayson Tatum” night where certain fans will get to meet […]

Lance Stephenson is popular for many things. However, there’s no denying that he will forever be remembered for the viral and meme-worthy moment when he blew into LeBron James’ ear during Game 5 of the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat. Previously when asked about why he did it, Stephenson […]

The Golden State Warriors won’t enter 2023-24 as championship favorites. If the stunning offseason acquisition of Chris Paul goes even half as well as the Boston Celtics’ league-shaking trade for Kevin Garnett leading up to 2007-08, though, the Warriors will no doubt have a real chance to win a remarkable fifth title in nine years. […]

Before making the big move to the Dallas Mavericks this summer, Grant Williams spent the first four seasons of his career with the Boston Celtics. During that time, the new Mavs recruit had the opportunity to play under three different coaches — all of whom have made their respective marks not only on the franchise […]